Everton Monitor Bologna's Castro for January Move

Everton are monitoring Bologna's 21-year-old Argentine forward Santiago Castro as a potential signing ahead of the January transfer window, amid the club's ongoing search for greater firepower in attack.

The Premier League side has struggled for goals this season, with recent acquisition Thierno Barry yet to score following his 27 million pound move from Villarreal in the summer, and Beto managing just one Premier League goal, a header in a 3-2 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 30. Castro, who was on Everton's shortlist during the summer before the club pursued Barry, has impressed in Serie A with four goals and one assist in nine appearances for Bologna. His versatility as a center forward or winger, combined with sharp movement and composure in tight spaces, has drawn interest from multiple clubs, including Inter Milan last summer.

Born in Buenos Aires on September 18, 2004, Castro joined Bologna from Velez Sarsfield in January 2024 for 13.2 million pounds and has since become a key player in their rise, contributing to qualification for the Champions League and victory in the 2025 Coppa Italia. At 6 feet tall, he excels in converting opportunities, with a 0.44...